The Cauldron, a magic and wizard-themed restaurant and bar announced the grand opening date of its third location in the United States in Wicker Park (1612 W Division St) on Thursday, May 4.
The Cauldron’s Potion-Making Experience combines working magic wands crafted using proprietary technology at The Cauldron's workshop in London (UK) with science-based drinks that bubble, smoke, and change color. The 1hr 45min mixology class draws inspiration from fantasy novels and magical lore. To kick off the experience, guests receive a wizard robe, and a magic wand imbibed with patented Internet of Things technology, which is used to summon a welcome drink from the mouth of a magical creature (dragon, unicorn, or phoenix) and to brew drinkable elixirs with fantastical properties. Wizards are then seated at their interactive workstation equipped with a cast-iron cauldron, potions instructions, and ingredients to brew two illuminating, bubbling, and rotating smoking drinks - all with assistance from your own Potions Master.
“We want our customers to have fun when they visit The Cauldron. We are creating a place of laughter, and enjoyment, where you get the feeling of being a kid again,” said The Cauldron co-founder Matthew Cortland. “Chicagoans know how to have fun, and we can’t wait to make a home in this great city.”
The Potion-Making Experience is both vegan and vegetarian, and can also be imbibed as an alcohol-free experience for customers who choose so, or for patrons under the age of 21. The Cauldron’s walk-in bar and restaurant will also offer a selection of British comfort food with a fantasy twist. The “Magical Fish & Chips” bubble and smoke with sea salt vapor and the “Elven Bread” is a warm, baked string-tied loaf of sweet bread wrapped in banana leaves, presented on a wooden log with a side of homemade lavender-honey yogurt dip. Similar to the Potion-Making Experience, The Cauldron’s food and beverage menu will change seasonally.
Later this spring, The Cauldron will also offer an alchemy-style, wizard-themed speakeasy located inside the bank’s safety deposit vault, which will serve a range of signature molecular cocktails that showcase science. These cocktails are designed by The Cauldron co-founder David Duckworth and their team of cocktail “Magicineers,” led by mixologist Pablo Moreno.
Co-founder David Duckworth remarks "We’ve developed a competitive cocktail program specifically for Chicagoans that speaks to lovers of fantasy, science, and craft cocktails. We are incredibly excited to open our doors and launch an immersive experience that Chicago has not yet seen.”
In celebration of the Chicago grand opening, the venue will be selling a limited number of "Everlasting Wands" for customers to have their honorary wizard names displayed on plaques in the space forever. These can be purchased in advance online and customized or given as a gift.
The Cauldron, a magic and wizard-themed restaurant and bar announced the grand opening date of its third location in the United States in Wicker Park (1612 W Division St) on Thursday, May 4.
The Cauldron’s Potion-Making Experience combines working magic wands crafted using proprietary technology at The Cauldron's workshop in London (UK) with science-based drinks that bubble, smoke, and change color. The 1hr 45min mixology class draws inspiration from fantasy novels and magical lore. To kick off the experience, guests receive a wizard robe, and a magic wand imbibed with patented Internet of Things technology, which is used to summon a welcome drink from the mouth of a magical creature (dragon, unicorn, or phoenix) and to brew drinkable elixirs with fantastical properties. Wizards are then seated at their interactive workstation equipped with a cast-iron cauldron, potions instructions, and ingredients to brew two illuminating, bubbling, and rotating smoking drinks - all with assistance from your own Potions Master.
“We want our customers to have fun when they visit The Cauldron. We are creating a place of laughter, and enjoyment, where you get the feeling of being a kid again,” said The Cauldron co-founder Matthew Cortland. “Chicagoans know how to have fun, and we can’t wait to make a home in this great city.”
The Potion-Making Experience is both vegan and vegetarian, and can also be imbibed as an alcohol-free experience for customers who choose so, or for patrons under the age of 21. The Cauldron’s walk-in bar and restaurant will also offer a selection of British comfort food with a fantasy twist. The “Magical Fish & Chips” bubble and smoke with sea salt vapor and the “Elven Bread” is a warm, baked string-tied loaf of sweet bread wrapped in banana leaves, presented on a wooden log with a side of homemade lavender-honey yogurt dip. Similar to the Potion-Making Experience, The Cauldron’s food and beverage menu will change seasonally.
Later this spring, The Cauldron will also offer an alchemy-style, wizard-themed speakeasy located inside the bank’s safety deposit vault, which will serve a range of signature molecular cocktails that showcase science. These cocktails are designed by The Cauldron co-founder David Duckworth and their team of cocktail “Magicineers,” led by mixologist Pablo Moreno.
Co-founder David Duckworth remarks "We’ve developed a competitive cocktail program specifically for Chicagoans that speaks to lovers of fantasy, science, and craft cocktails. We are incredibly excited to open our doors and launch an immersive experience that Chicago has not yet seen.”
In celebration of the Chicago grand opening, the venue will be selling a limited number of "Everlasting Wands" for customers to have their honorary wizard names displayed on plaques in the space forever. These can be purchased in advance online and customized or given as a gift.
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